Friday, July 29, 2011

Friday To-Do list!

Yess, it is finally Friday!  And since I was supposed to work today but they called me and told me not to come in due to a low count kid day, well, that means I have more time to do other things here at home!  I just need to decide what all I should tackle first... there are many things I could easily put at the top of my to-do list! Painting for one!  Oh gosh, there are so many rooms in this house that we want to paint and the problem is, it's a big game of procrastination.  So I am thinking that removing the wall paper border down in our basement would be a perfect place for me to start this afternoon perhaps.  And I also believe it's a good day to start cleaning out some cupboards, closets and the hutch in our living room.  Then in between all that I guess I might as well do a few loads of laundry too!  I think that's a good start.  When the dh is home on vacation two weeks from now we plan to do some more painting, primarily the front door and the window shutters.  The door is white and the shutters are currently hunter green and we plan to re-paint them all a black/gray color.  Can't wait to see what it'll look like!

Before I move on to the to-do list though, I will share with you some of my latest cards that I made with Core'dinations cardstock.  They are all Summer related themes, so I hope you'll enjoy them!

This first card I used "A Child's Year" Cricut cartridge.  I love the nostalgic and silhouette imagery on this cart! 

For the sand and accenting on the starfish, I used Tim Holtz's Distressing powder in Frayed Burlap to give the perfect grainy effect with the Vintage and Core Essentials cardstock!

 
And this card was a fun and easy one to put together with coordinating products from SEI's "a FAIR day" collection.  I love the glittery accenting in this line paired up with Core Couture glitter cardstock.  I also used some Core Essentials spritzed with Glimmer Mist. 

And last... a card with some Core Essentials in the Pastels range.  Mmmm,some cotton candy would taste sooo good right now!  I cut the banners and cotton candy with the Cricut Carousel cartridge. 


And speaking of Core'dinations... I just had a great box delivered to me yesterday containing all the new releases of Core!  Girls, it all looks sooo wonderful... esp. that dreamy looking Tim Holtz Kraft Core line!  Ohh my, I can't wait to create with it all, so I guess I'd better write that down on my to-do list as well!    Think that's it for now.  But, I will be a busy girl for the rest of the day.  Time for me to crack the whip on myself!  Have a great weekend everyone :)

11 comments:

Sylvia Blum said...

Oh my word, Andrea, you have been busy :-)
And I looooove all of your creations! Every single one is gorgeous and I love all the little details (e.g. the embossing to create the 'sand' on the first card etc.)
Fab creations!
Sylvia xx

Sherry C said...

Your cards are AMAZING, Andrea! So many exquisite details, I love the sand, I need some of that powder. I also love how you used acrylic, you're a creative genius. :) Forget all your chores, go make some more beautiful things!

Paige Taylor Evans said...

I sure am envious of your card making skillz!!!

Linda Beeson said...

These are soooo neat! My fav is that first one, gotta love the use of a Cricut die!

Audrey Pettit said...

Sounds like you are immersed in home improvement projects these days, Andrea! I know that's a ton of work, but so exciting when you are finished. Good luck getting everything done.
Love, love, love all your cards today. You are just a genius with the Core, my friend! Each and every one of these is a stunner. So love the sand you created, and love the clear acrylic and straw on the drinking glass. Such brilliant touches. :)

Mel said...

Beautiful cards Andrea! Thanks for inspiring me today:)

Beth said...

You sure are working those projects girl!! You can pump 'em out like nobody's business & they ain't no skimpy thangs either! ;^) I'm STILL working on a mini album for the 2nd, going on 3rd month now. (rolling eyes here)

I am SO jealous that you get to work with the Tim Holtz line of Core'dinations! I can't wait to see how you rock that stuff!!

Rebecca Keppel said...

GORGEOUS cards!!!! I love the edge on the first and the straw on the second-=brilliant!! and the color combo on the fair day one and those cones look good enough to eat--they are all simply amazing!

Kim said...

sigh....I just love coming here for some fabulous card inspiration!!!!

Sandi Clarkson said...

What gorgeous cards! I feel inspired to make one today! And I had to laugh .. wondering how much of your to-do list done .. I always have great plans but never quite finish them all!

Christin aka Umenorskan said...

I agree, truly amazing cards !